HB 58 (2009): designating segments of the Cocheco River as protected under the rivers management and protection program.

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HB 58 (2009)

designating segments of the Cocheco River as protected under the rivers management and protection program.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2009-2010
House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
Senate committee: Energy, Environment and Economic Development
Subject: Environment - Conservation
Chapter law: 45

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2009 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 13, 2009. The committee met in executive session on January 29, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it (amendment 2213h). The committee's amendment (2213h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 12, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On February 12, 2009 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 18, 2009 and was referred to the Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 16, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 29, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 6, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 22, 2009, making it Chapter 45 of the session laws.

Hearings and Sessions

January 13, 2009, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
January 29, 2009, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
April 16, 2009, 8:50 AM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 102

Votes

February 12, 2009, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2213h — voice vote, passed
April 29, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 7, 2009: Introduced 1/7/2009 and Referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
January 13, 2009: Public Hearing: 1/13/2009 2:00 PM LOB 305
January 29, 2009: Executive Session: 1/29/2009 10:30 AM LOB 305
January 30, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with AM #2213h for Feb 12 CC (vote 17-0)
January 30, 2009: Proposed Amendment #2213h
February 12, 2009: Amendment #2213h Adopted, VV
February 12, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2213h: MA VV
March 18, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
April 16, 2009: Hearing; April 16, 2009, Room 102, LOB, 8:50 a.m.; SC18
April 23, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/29/09]; SC21
April 29, 2009: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
April 29, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
May 6, 2009: Enrolled
May 6, 2009: Enrolled
May 22, 2009: Signed by the Governor 05/22/2009; Effective 07/21/2009; Chapter 0045

Laws It Would Change

RSA 483:15